Browsing College of Health and Human Performance by Author "Murray, Nicholas P."
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Does Dog Ownership Affect the Owners' Quality of Motivation to Engage in Physical Activity?
Frueauf, Courtney (East Carolina University, 2012)Using the framework of the self-determination theory (SDT), the current study compared men and women dog owners' and non-dog owners' a) physical activity levels, b) perceived competence, autonomy, and relatedness during ... -
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) AND ITS USE IN MOTOR LEARNING AND CONTROL
Whittier, Tyler Thorley (East Carolina University, 2017-07-18)Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive technique of measuring electric currents generated from active brain regions and is a useful tool for researchers interested in motor control. The study of motor learning and ... -
Examination and Comparison of Theta Band Connectivity in Left- and Right-Hand Dominant Individuals throughout a Motor Skill Acquisition
McDonnell, Jessica; Murray, Nicholas P.; Ahn, S.; Clemens, Stefan; Everhart, D. Erik; Mizelle, J. Chris (2021-04-21) -
Examining the implementation of PETTLEP-based imagery in youth soccer-dribbling performance
Basnight, Joshua Steven G. (East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)Purposes: To examine the effect of PETTLEP imagery on performance (dribbling time, error performance, performance time) when it is introduced at different times during the process of learning a soccer skill. Hypotheses: ... -
Implicit versus explicit self-defense instruction on self-efficacy, affect, and subjective well-being
Sanders, Margaret P. (East Carolina University, 2014)A rising concern that has been associated as a public health issue is violence and violent crimes. In an effort to counter issues associated with violence and violent crimes, communities and individuals will seek some ... -
Long-Term Effects of Low-Level Blast Exposure and High-Caliber Weapons Use in Military Special Operators
Murray, Nicholas P. (2022-05-23) -
Motivation, achievement orientation, and competition in collegiate track and field athletes
Woodson, Kimberly S. (East Carolina University, 2014)Competition and motivation are important components of sports. Based on Self-Determination Theory and Cognitive Evaluation Theory (Deci &Ryan, 1985), this study had four purposes. The purposes of the current study were to: ... -
Oculomotor Behavior Predict Professional Cricket Batting and Bowling Performance
Murray, Nicholas P.; Lawton, Josh; Rider, Patrick; Harris, Nathanial; Hunfalvay, Melissa (2021-12-24)